The best place to wrap up your holiday shopping is in Downtown Tiffin! On Thursday, December 19, from 5 to 8 PM, join us for a festive evening of “Last Call Holiday Shopping.” With over 20 unique retail shops, you’re sure to find the perfect gifts for everyone on your list.

Stroll through the beautifully decorated streets, take in the dazzling holiday window displays, and enjoy the charm of our Historic Downtown. Don’t forget to grab a DORA drink to sip as you shop and soak in the festive atmosphere.

From one-of-a-kind finds to exceptional dining options, Downtown Tiffin has everything you need to make your holiday season special. Let our local merchants take the stress out of last-minute shopping while you enjoy the magic of the season.

We can’t wait to see you downtown for this special December Third Thursday event!

This Sunday, December 15, gather your family and friends for a magical afternoon at The Ritz Theatre as we celebrate the 20th anniversary of The Polar Express! Released in 2004, this cherished holiday film is the perfect way to get into the festive spirit.

Santa Claus will be in the theatre lobby from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM, spreading holiday cheer and posing for photos. Then, at 2:00 PM, the movie begins, whisking viewers away on an unforgettable train journey to the North Pole.

This festive event is free to the community, thanks to the sponsorship of Downtown Tiffin, Tiffin-Seneca Economic Partnership, the Seneca Regional Chamber of Commerce, and Destination Seneca County.

Don’t miss this chance to create lasting holiday memories. We’ll see you at The Ritz Theatre this Sunday!

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Press release courtesy of the Seneca County Farm Bureau.

Join the Seneca County Farm Bureau for their second annual Reindeer Farm Christmas Experience. This event is hosted at Arlington Acres in Tiffin, Ohio. The Reindeer Experience Christmas Event was an initiative that effectively bridged agriculture with our local community, emphasizing the role farmers play in making Christmas celebrations possible. The event will feature eight engaging sessions, encompassing activities such as observing the live reindeer, crafting reindeer feed from grains, enjoying a hot chocolate stand, milking a cow while discovering interesting dairy facts, writing letters to Santa, taking photos with Santa, touch-a-tractor, and listening to Mrs. Claus read a book.

The event includes:

• Photos with Santa by Mackenzie Nagel Photography
• Meet Santa’s reindeer and have the opportunity to pet and feed them
• Touch a Tractor
• Learn about feeding Santa’s reindeer AND make reindeer feed to leave out for Santa on Christmas Eve
• Book reading with Santa at 1:30pm and 2:30pm
• Decorate an Ornament
• Write letters to Santa
• Hot chocolate bar
• Pictures will be available for free download following the event
• Age range is perfect for 2-8
• 150 tickets are available for each time session

Link to purchase tickets
https://www.ticketsignup.io/TicketEvent/ReindeerFarmChristmasExperience

The event is sponsored by the Seneca County Farm Bureau with help from Kalmbach Feeds.

If you have any questions please contact the office 419-447-3091 or email seneca@ofbf.org.

It’s that time of year again! The Rotary and Kiwanis Clubs of Tiffin, along with Noble K-Kids, are hosting their annual Head to Toes Drive this November, collecting essential items for children across Seneca County. Imagine being a child without access to new socks, underwear, or even a hair brush to start the school day with confidence. For some kids in our community, this is a reality.

How You Can Help

We’re calling on our generous community to donate new socks, underwear, and hair bows for kids in need. Donations of all sizes—from XS to 3X—are welcome to ensure that all children have access to these basic items. Your contributions will benefit schools and organizations across the county, including Bridges, Calvert, NCA, The Opportunity Center, Tiffin City, and TDC.

Drop-Off Locations

Throughout November, you can drop off your donations at any of the following locations:

• The Opportunity Center
• Superior Credit Union
• Kiwanis Manor
• United Way
• Noble School
• Happy Days Nutrition
• Allen-Eiry Senior Center
• TCS Administration Building

Every item donated makes a difference in the lives of local children. Please consider sharing this post, printing the flyer, or simply dropping off an item or two at one of the convenient locations. Your generosity helps fulfill the needs of Seneca County’s children and ensures they have what they need to face each school day with confidence and pride.

Thank you for supporting this worthy cause!

Operation Hallmark, Inc. has announced its upcoming Jingle Mingle Fundraiser on Thursday, December 5, 2024, from 6 PM to 9 PM at The Chandelier Community Event Center in downtown Tiffin. The event will raise essential funds to support the organization’s beautification efforts, aimed at enhancing public spaces across Tiffin during the holiday season.

Attendees will enjoy an evening of live music by No Eileen, alongside appetizers and a cash bar. The Jingle Mingle is a festive opportunity for community members to come together, celebrate the season, and contribute to Operation Hallmark’s mission of spreading joy through beautification projects that brighten the city.

Tickets are $30 and can be purchased at several local businesses, including Threads, Simply Susan’s, Washington Street Outfitters, The Deli Café at Frost Village, The Renaissance of Tiffin, and Pan Yan Bookstore.

Operation Hallmark extends heartfelt thanks to the event sponsors for their generous support: Assured Title, Brian Bower – loanDepot, Generations Realty, Simply Susan’s, and Washington Street Outfitters.

For more information about the Jingle Mingle or to learn more about Operation Hallmark’s mission and projects, follow them on social media at www.Facebook.com/OperationHallmarkTiffin.

Press release courtesy of the Seneca County Museum.

The Seneca County Museum speaker series continues the theme of the War of 1812 with Larry Michaels on Thursday, Nov. 7 at 7 p.m.  He will be presenting “The Battle of Fort Stephenson.” The decisive American victory at the battle of Fort Stephenson in what is now Fremont on Aug. 1 and 2, 1813, ended the British land invasion of Ohio.  It also led to their complete evacuation back to Canada after Perry’s victory at the battle of Lake Erie on Sept. 10.  This PowerPoint program will show the events leading up to the battle, the battle itself, and the aftermath of the British defeat.

Larry Michaels is a retired Lutheran pastor who taught English part-time at the University of Toledo and has written several books about the history of northwest Ohio.  He and his wife Suzi now live in Fremont.

The program is free and open to the public.  The museum will be available to walk through after the program until 8:30 p.m. The Seneca County Museum is located at 28 Clay St. in Tiffin. For more information, call 419-447-5955.

Press release courtesy of Mad River & NKP Railroad Museum.

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Calling all lovers of magical things to Tiffin on October 19th and October 20th! Introducing the second annual Tiffin’s Wizard Weekend!

Many businesses throughout the community have come together to cultivate a magical weekend unlike any other. Enjoy themed offerings and events inspired by the fan-favorite story of The Boy Who Lived. All magic enthusiasts from any world or dimension are welcome to partake in the fun! Check out some of what awaits you during a magical memory-making weekend! For more information, follow Tiffin’s Wizard Weekend on Facebook and Instagram.

It’s time to carve the pumpkins and hang the cobwebs, because Halloween is creeping up on Seneca County! There’s plenty of spooktacular fun to be had — costumes to wear, treats to collect, and frights to enjoy. We don’t want you to miss out on any of it!

Check out these fang-tastic Halloween events throughout Seneca County! Are we missing something? Contact us!

See a full list of events happening in Seneca County on the Community Calendar! 

* – Registration required

$ – Paid event

21+ – Adults 21 and over only

Thursday, October 10

5 – 6:30 PM | Hoot in the Park, Seneca County Opportunity Center

Saturday, October 12

11 AM – 12 PM | Teen Halloween Coloring Craft, Kaubisch Memorial Public Library

11 AM – 7 PM | Spooktacular Poker Run, American Legion Post 295 $

5:30 PM – 1 AM | Trunk ‘R Treat, Tiffin Drive-In Theater $

Thursday, October 17

5 – 8 PM | Downtown Tiffin Fall Flannel Fest & Great Pumpkin Drop

Saturday, October 19

12 – 1 PM | Halloween Party with Bat Show, Seneca East Public Library

6 – 10 PM | Cocktails & Costumes, Camden Falls Reception & Conference Center *$21+

8 PM – 2:30 AM | Bel-Mar Boat Landing Halloween Party

Thursday, October 24

6 – 7 PM | PLT/Title Trunk or Treat, Fostoria Elementary School

Saturday, October 26

10 – 11 AM | Seneca County Halloween Parade

10 – 11 AM | Hocus Pocus Tea & Cocoa Party, Tea Time Tiffin *$

10 AM – 12 PM | Children’s Halloween Workshop, Fostoria Community Arts Council

1 – 3 PM | Halloween Party, Bliss Memorial Public Library

1 – 3 PM | Bloomville Township Volunteer Fire Department Halloween Party

5:30 – 7 PM | City of Fostoria Trick or Treat

6 – 10 PM | Tavern 19 Halloween Party

6 PM – 12 AM | Bloomville Witches Walk $

6 PM – 1 AM | Trunk or Treat Costume Party, Herbie’s Roadhouse

7 – 8:30 PM | A Walk in the Cemetery, Green Springs Cemetery

7 – 11 PM | Halloween at Venue 18 $

7 PM – 1 AM | Halloween Horror-Thon, Tiffin Drive-In Theater $

7:30 PM – 1 AM | Green Springs Fire Department Halloween Party 21+

8 – 11 PM | Halloween Party with American Rust, Tiffin Eagles #402

Sunday, October 27

11 AM – 3 PM | 2nd Annual Trick-or-Treat & Touch-A-Truck, Seneca County Fairgrounds

1 – 4:30 PM | Old Fort Halloween Parade, Costume Contest, & Trick or Treat

2 – 4 PM | New Riegel Halloween Parade & Trick or Treat

3 – 5 PM | Attica Trick or Treat

3:30 – 6:30 PM | Green Springs Halloween Parade, Costume Contest, & Trick or Treat

4:30 – 6:30 PM | Spooky Stemtown, Stemtown Historical Society Museum

5 – 6 PM | The City of Fostoria Halloween Parade

5 – 7 PM | City of Tiffin Trick-or-Treat

5:30 – 7 PM | Bettsville Trick or Treat

6 – 7:30 PM | Republic Trick or Treat

Tuesday, October 29

4 – 5 PM | Halloween Party, Kaubisch Memorial Public Library

6 – 7 PM | Bascom Trick or Treat

6:30 – 7:30 PM | Halloween Storytime, Bliss Memorial Public Library

Thursday, October 31

10 – 11 AM | Halloween Dance Party, Tiffin-Seneca Public Library

6:30 – 8 PM | Bloomville Trick-or-Treat

6:30 – 8 PM | Trick or Treat on Greenfield, Heidelberg University

Press release courtesy of Sheri Trusty, Seneca County Media Relations Coordinator.

Pleasant Ridge Church in Tiffin has the distinction of sharing its birthday with Seneca County. Both the church and the county turn 200 years old this year, and the public is invited to honor the church’s long history at the 200^th Anniversary Celebration of Pleasant Ridge Church on Sunday, Sept. 29, at 2 p.m.

The event will begin with a service at 2 p.m., followed by refreshments and an open house which will feature a tour of the church’s renovated basement. 

The church, first known as The Egbert Church, was founded in 1824 by a group of ten local residents. The current brick building was built in 1890 and incorporated intricate elements such as ornate wooden doors, stained glass windows and a ceiling of inlaid wood harvested from nearby farms. In 1998, Egbert Cemetery and Pleasant Ridge Church were officially entered into the National Register of Historic Places by the National Park Service, United States Department of the Interior. 

Pleasant Ridge Church is also a stop on the Secrets of Seneca County Historical Driving Tour which was created as part of the yearlong Seneca County Bicentennial Celebration. The self-guided tour has stops at historically significant sites all across the county. 

Pleasant Ridge Church is located at the corner of State Route 101 and CR 38 in Tiffin. For more information on the church’s celebration, call 419-618-0615 or visit www.facebook.com/events/1399679241427419. For more information on Seneca County’s 200 years of history and more anniversary events, visit www.destinationsenecacounty.org/seneca-county-bicentennial.